By Dushyant Wadhwan The Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council’s (KHADC) recent decision to prohibit issuing new trade licenses to non-tribal traders in Meghalaya has sparked intense controversy. Ostensibly designed to enhance economic opportunities for the indigenous population, this edict flagrantly violates the Indian Constitution’s principles of equality and fairness. It also lays bare the Autonomous […]

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